can't he just retire already?

Just don't watch them if it bugs you that much.

Exactly. I really don't understand why people bother complaining like this. Just a complete waste of time. You don't like his recent stuff? Move on. Personally I'd rather watch a "bland" Eastwood film than 80% of the garbage that comes out today.

He's making movies because he can and he loves it. Not to mention he's a bankable name for studios plus historically he's given a lot to cinema. I agree that his (directed) films are sot of hit and miss but even at that I find them all watchable.

I don't think you get what it's like to have a burning artistic desire as you can't just stop doing what gets you the most excited, it doesn't work that way.

Besides, do you realise how much stressful work goes in to making a film? No director or actor fully knows how the film is really going to turn out becasue there are so many variables involved and for Clint to sill be doing this at 86 years old is worthy of praise, not criticism.

Besides, he's not hurting anyone and if you don't like his films then you don't have to watch them so I don't see what your problem is?

I don't think you get what it's like to have a burning artistic desire as you can't just stop doing what gets you the most excited, it doesn't work that way.

But he's clearly not like that. He works like a machine now. Doing everything with the utmost efficiency but without any artistry or passion.

Besides, do you realise how much stressful work goes in to making a film? No director or actor fully knows how the film is really going to turn out becasue there are so many variables involved and for Clint to sill be doing this at 86 years old is worthy of praise, not criticism.

Except when you're doing it poorly and with zero passion left, it's probably time to call quits. Every artist needs to know their time. As Quentin Tarantino once said, it's better to leave with the audience wanting more as opposed to them begging you to get off the stage. Eastwood has clearly crossed that line by now.

You're bland. Don't watch his movies.

Exactly.

His movies make money, the public still loves him, and he seems to enjoy what he is doing. He is one of the wealthiest actors in show business, so it's unlikely that money is driving this decision. He could have retired ages ago, if he wanted to.

If he's still having a good time, and the public is still buying tickets, then I say more power to him.

so it's unlikely that money is his driving decision

Yes, there's no such thing as a rich person who just wants to make more money.

Yes, there's no such thing as a rich person who just wants to make more money.

What a stupid reply in more ways than one.